The Federal Government has begun the mass trial of individuals facing alleged terrorism-related charges at the Federal High Court in Abuja.

The proceedings, which are typically held in Kainji, Niger State, have been relocated to the Abuja Division of the court.

The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, is leading the prosecution, while the Director-General of the Legal Aid Council, Aliyu Abubakar, heads the defence team.

The trial is being conducted simultaneously across several courtrooms and is expected to run for four days.

Presiding judges include Justices Binta Nyako, Emeka Nwite, Musa Liman, James Omotosho, Obiora Egwuatu, and Ekerete Akpan, among others.

No fewer than 58 suspects are listed to appear before Justice Nwite on Monday.

Details later…